The types of cases we can consider are those that question whether a registered professional’s fitness to practise is “impaired” on one of the following “grounds”:
Misconduct – behaviour that falls short of what can reasonably be expected of a professional.
Lack of competence – lack of knowledge, skill and judgement, usually repeated and over a period of time.
Conviction or caution – for a criminal offence in the UK (or in another country if the offence would be a crime if committed here).
Physical or mental health – usually a long-term, untreated or unacknowledged condition.
A decision made by another health or social care regulator.
You can find more information about these grounds our case studies page.